Hump Coral [Porites colonensis]
Description
This hump-forming Porites grows into rounded mounds that can look like miniature boulders scattered across the reef. Divers may see a dense, fine-grained surface and occasional small fish hovering nearby, attracted to the structure and the microhabitats it provides.
Where To See Hump Coral
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Porous & Boulder Corals (Stony Corals)
Poritidae
|
| Genus |
Finger Coral
Porites
|